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How long did it take to find the first geocache?
Within three days, the cache had been found twice, first by Mike Teague. According to Dave Ulmer’s message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that was partially buried and contained software, videos, books, money, a can of beans, and a slingshot.
How long does it take to get a geocache approved?
Once a new cache is submitted for publication, how long will it take to be listed? Each cache that’s submitted to Geocaching.com is reviewed by a volunteer, ensuring that the cache meets the Geocaching Listing Guidelines. It generally takes up to 72 hours for the cache to be posted to the website.
Is geocaching still popular 2021?
Whether you’re a seasoned geocacher or you’re new to the activity, you’ll be happy to know that, yep, geocaching is still a thing. According to the folks at the official Geocaching headquarters, there are more than 3 million active geocaches located around the world.
How do you know if you found a geocache?
Logging your find online Most geocachers share their experiences with others by reporting their find online at the Geocaching.com site. When you get back to your computer (if you’re a member of Geocaching.com), you can log your find on the Web site so the whole world knows you found the cache.
What is the oldest geocache in Michigan?
Michigan’s Oldest Caches
- Brown Bridge Pond Peek-a-Boo Cache: 44.652200, -85.492480.
- Bell Creek Park Cache Stash: 42.399850, -83.311400.
- Crooked: 42.321730, -84.118680.
- Midland: 43.727680, -84.424930.
- Chief Noonday: 42.625430, -85.476170.
- Atsa Biggie: 42.683820, -84.520350.
- Pine Bowl : 42.866080, -86.199780.
Where is the oldest geocache?
With a little hard work, determination and a sharp eye, you can find the world’s oldest active geocache in Mingo, Kansas!
What are wonders of the world in geocaching?
Wonders are digital stamps hidden in geocaches. Wonders help you fill your Wonders of the World passport. Collect them when you find and log geocaches. Search for geocaches that contain the Wonders you are looking for and collect them when you log the cache.
When should you take a travel bug from geocache and what should you do with it?
Use the Golden Rule when you find a Travel Bug. Most owners would rather see their Travel Bug do a lot of travelling, so try not to hold on to a Travel Bug for too long. If you plan on holding onto the bug for more than 2 weeks, make sure to send a courtesy email to the owner letting them know.
Which state has the oldest geocache?
Oldest Active Caches by States in USA (shared, public)
| GC Code | Cache Name |
|---|---|
| GC126 | Alabama – Trussville Civitan – Alabama’s First Cache |
| Hidden 01/02/2001; Logged on: 06/06/2015 | |
| GC68 | Alaska – Centurion Guards |
| Hidden 09/29/2000 |
2000
Back in May of 2000, when Dave Ulmer hid the world’s first geocache (stash) in the woods just outside of Estacada with instructions that finders “Take some stuff, leave some stuff,” little did he know that he was creating a new worldwide hobby.
What was the first geocache ever found?
The First Geocache was hidden on May 3rd of 2000 in Oregon, United States by Dave Ulmer. Dave placed a 5 gallon bucket that contained Delorme Topo USA software, videos, books, food, money, and a slingshot! The geocache is not there anymore but Groundspeak has put a Plaque in honor of the orginal geocache. The GC code for the plaque is GCGV0P.
Will my geocaches still be published before 7 days?
First, there is no promise anywhere that any cache will be published before 7 days. There is only a general policy that the cache will get its first look-at by 7 days. After that it totally depends on what the issues are and how they can be resolved. okay thanks but will my geocaches still be published before 7 days?
Where can I go geocaching around the world?
Additional international sites include Geocaching.de, a German website, and Geocaching Australia, which accepts listings of cache types deprecated by geocaching.com, cache types such as TrigPoint and Moveable caches, as well as traditional geocache types.
How do geocachers upload geocache data?
Geocachers may upload geocache data (also known as waypoints) from various websites in various formats, most commonly in file-type GPX, which uses XML. Some websites allow geocachers to search (build queries) for multiple caches within a geographic area based on criteria such as ZIP code or coordinates,…
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